Mid-century French Provencial-Style, Child-Size Nesting Table and Four Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a charming French Provencial-style, scalloped-edge square table with four triangular nesting chairs. Measuring a square yard and 20 inches high, it is scaled for children...
Brass
Antique Victorian Revival Quartersawn Oak Salesman Sample Chaise Lounge Daybed
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian miniature salesman sample / doll sized fainting couch / chaise lounge chair. Features a carved quarter sawn oak frame with pierced serpentine design and red uphols...
Oak
Handmade Cane Bassinet, Lullaby, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Handmade Cane Bassinet, Lullaby, Viya by Vikram Goyal Bassinet in cane. Handmade in India. Gentle forms sculpted from resilient rattan, crafted using the ancient 7th-century cane w...
Cane
Paco Muñoz 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chairs in Patinated Leather
By Paco Muñoz, Darro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paco Muñoz for Darro, 'Riaza' chairs for children, samara, leather, metal, Spain, 1960s This robust and resilient low lounge chair, a creation of Paco Muñoz from the 1960s, epitomiz...
Metal
$973Sale Price|30% Off
Victorian Green Painted Wicker and Iron Baby Stroller
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique green painted wicker and iron baby carriage or stroller, also known as a buggy or pram, dating from the Victorian era to early 1900s. It features a hand-woven wicker body an...
Iron
Creative Playthings Mid Century Childs Rocker
Located in Riverdale, NY
Creative playthings mid century Childs bentwood Rocker designed by Gloria Caranica circa 1964. Iconic design in the collection of the Museum of Moder...
Bentwood
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
Late 19th C. American Classical Style Mahogany Crib, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Era American Classical Style Mahogany Crib, Circa 1880s with custom slats, with a decorative mattress two luxurious decorative cylindrical pillows ( Needlework). Measure...
Textile, Mahogany
Masayuki Matsukaze Sistema Scuola Children's Chairs for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A delightful and highly functional set of "Sistema Scuola" children's chairs, designed by Masayuki Matsukaze for the renowned Italian manufacturer Kartell in the 1970s. These chairs ...
Plastic
Paco Muñoz 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chair in Walnut and Leather
By Paco Muñoz, Darro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paco Muñoz for Darro, 'Riaza' chair for children, samara, leather, metal, Spain, 1960s This robust and resilient low lounge chair, a creation of Paco Muñoz...
Metal
$823Sale Price|44% Off
19th Century Painted White Iron Crib Baby Bed
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century iron crib baby bed Measures: 53" D x 29" W x 45" H Bed height: 18" Can be used without 1 side rail to be used as a settee or bench. Beautif...
Iron
Art Deco Single Satinwood & Walnut Blonde Bed, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration are these superbly styled Art Deco single bed, totally original to the 1930s and made in England by the Vono bed company. Veneered in Satinwood with walnut fea...
Iron
Folk Art Quilted Maple Windsor Slat Back Style Wood High Chair for Baby or Child
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Charming high chair, hand made in the Windsor style.
Wood
Pair of Twin Vintage Italian Poster Headboard Bed Sets
Located in Bensalem, PA
Pair of hand painted solid wood poster, twin bed sets please look at pictures for overall detail. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Hardwood
Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle crib circa 1860. Traditional Swedish painted cradle in original paint. Ideal for use as toy storage or the perfect decorative o...
Oak, Pine, Paint
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian Grandchild Clock with Painted Flowers Decorations
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tall and narrow grandfather floor clock in the original yellow and flower decoration, possible Denmark or Scandinavian for sure, circa 1875. Du...
Brass
English 18th century oak children's cradle
Located in Delft, NL
English 18th century oak children's cradle An 18th century English children's cradle, made of oak, raised on rockers (stands firmly) with marquetry with a scene of flowers and leave...
Oak
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Baby Carriage Pram Stroller by Giordani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian baby carriage pram stroller by Giordani Excellent conditions Measures cm: H 86/117 W 120 D 50 The fabulous Giorda...
Steel
Mickey Mouse Child's High Chair France circa 1990
Located in CA, CA
French 1990s Mickey Mouse graphic child's high chair made from solid wood with black lacquered ears and red lacquer cut in wood depicting nose.
Softwood
Pair of Midcentury Cote d'Azur Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chairs, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of elegant midcentury French Riviera rattan and bamboo rocking chairs. This fantastic set was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1960s. The chair has a solid ratta...
Bamboo, Rattan
Satinbirch Child's Wellington Chest, Victorian Style, Circa 1870
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality mid 19th century Satinbirch wood, childs size wellington chest, having eight drawers with original turned wooden knobs, enclosed by Locking Pilaster. Childs si...
Birch
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Children's Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood children's chair. Antique French Louis XVI style gilt wood and cane children's chair or child's chair from the 19th century. This French ...
Giltwood
Stephen Swift American Studio Craft Cherry Ash Sculpted Child’s High Chair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous, hand made child’s chair made by Stephen Swift.
Ash, Cherry
Antique Victorian Dovetailed Crotch Mahogany Wooden Hooded Baby Cradle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Victorian Dovetailed Crotch Mahogany Wooden Hooded Baby Cradle. Circa Late 19...
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century French Régence Style Children's Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French Régence style Children's chairs. Stunning pair of 19th century French Régence style children's chairs or child's chairs. These antique French Regence sty...
Tapestry, Wood
Vintage Wooden Double Horse Shoo Fly Rocking Horse Children's Glider 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early to mid 20th century shoo fly style rocking horse. Shoo fly (or shoofly) rocking horses feature two horse / animal shaped panels on either side of a semi-enclosed seat, making t...
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage Albini Style Bamboo and Rattan Child's Lounge Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage Albini style bamboo and rattan child's lounge chair. Adorable chair with classic boho chic vibes perfect for your little one to lounge in style. The chair is sturdy and in...
Bamboo, Rattan
Rare French Brass Swinging Bassinet or Baby Cradle for Antique Bisque Dolls
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This antique brass baby cradle is a beautifully crafted decorative piece, with solid brass birds that stand on top of the piece, perfect for collectors of vintage furnishings and do...
Brass
Children Rocking Wooden Toy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very beautiful children's rocking chair in beech plywood minimalist craftsmanship the design of the rocking chair is essentially a nod to the shape of a swinging banana!
Bentwood
Crayon childrens chair
By Pierre Sala
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Wooden chair for children, primary colors, "Crayon" model by (or after) Pierre Sala, 1980s. Height 50cm. Width 28cm. Depth 32cm. Seat height 24cm. Weight 700gr. In good condition ...
Wood, Paint
$276Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Amish Solid Cherry Rocking Cradle, Circa 1980s
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage rocking cradle; Amish PA Dutch handcrafted farmhouse decor circa 1980s. Wonderful rustic hewn hardwood cherry. High gently sloping sideb...
Cherry
Anthroposophical Children's Desk by Felix Kayser for Schiller Möbel, circa 1930
By Felix Kayser, Schiller Möbel
Located in Berlin, DE
Anthroposophical children's desk designed by Felix Kayser made of handcrafted ash wood. The desk was probably made by Schiller-Möbel, Stuttgart, Germany, c. 1930. Literature: Reinhol...
Ash, Wood
Mid-Century American Baby Crib, Lacquered Wood, Spindle Design, 1950s
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American baby crib with spindle turned bars and supports, groove carved lower frame, and locking sliding side panel, with interior spring mattress and pink and white polk...
Plastic
ANTIQUE HAND PAINTED PETER RABBIT CHiLDRENS CHEST OF DRAWERS FROM BEDROOM SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Circa 1920's English hand painted Peter Rabbit Chest of Drawers which is part of a bedro...
Wood
Antique Victorian Wicker Vintage Baby Buggy Stroller Carriage Full Size
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wicker Vintage Baby Buggy Stroller Carriage Full Size. Details: Adjustable footrest, wicker frame, wooden handle, removal parasol umbrel...
Metal
Antique Oak Salesman Sample Mirrored Dollhouse Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique oak salesman sample / dollhouse armoire / wardrobe / cabinet featuring mirrored door with two drawers. Dimensions: 12" x 4.75" x 16" (W x D x H)
Glass, Mirror, Oak
Delightful Early 19th Century Horse Tricycle
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming early 19th century child's horse tricycle in wood and iron. A wonderful accent piece.
Iron
1950s Wooden Children’s Rocking Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
1950s rustic style children’s rocking chair. Original caned seat. Chair is structurally sound. Seat is 13.5” width x 11” deep.
Cane, Wood
1950s English Bilt-Rite Park Avenue Baby Carriage Chrome Pram Stroller Buggy
By Bilt Rite Mfg. Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Late 1950s Bilt Rite Park Avenue Edition Vintage Navy Blue and Green Carriage, with padded mattress, basket pad, Pillow and Blanket. The carriage basket made out of Masonite Board ca...
Metal, Chrome
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Cor Alons Style Children's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century children's chair from the 1950s, designed in the style of Cor Alons. Scaled for a child, the chair features a rounded-square seat with softened corners and four spl...
Wood
Antique Miniature Sofa, Louis XV Style, Hand-Carved, France, 1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming and rare child's sofa with hand-carved and gilded frame. Cut velvet and silk upholstery. Great for that special pet in your life.
Fabric, Fruitwood
19th Century Cradle Baby Cot in Walnut sanitized and wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Original cradle in solid walnut of the late 19th century, with saber legs and removable upper flanks. Restored and wax polished Measure cm: H 84 x W 101 x D 50.
Walnut
Mid-Century French Riviera Curved Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant mid-century French Riviera rocking chair in rattan and bamboo. This fantastic piece was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1970s. This chair is unique because i...
Bamboo, Rattan
English Victorian Spring Baby Carriage
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian pine painted and ebonized trim "CEE" spring baby carriage (perambulator) with brown tufted interior & folding hood (Wm Wilson patent fo...
Silver
Antique William and Mary Quality Oak Panelled Rocking Crib
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique William and Mary quality oak panelled rocking crib having a quality oak shaped hood, six turned finales, lovely oak panels standing on shaped oak ...
Oak
Children's rocking horse made of bamboo and rattan 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Mid-Century Rattan and Bamboo Rocking Horse. A beautiful and functional decorative addition to any playroom or child's room that will ensure the l...
Bamboo, Rattan
Child's Painted Wood Horse Tricycle
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century Child's painted wood horse tricycle.
Wood, Paint
20th Century Baby Singer Sewing Machine in Original Box in Working Condition
By Singer
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage baby sewing machine produced by Singer in the middle of 20th century made in strong metal in very good working condition. The item is still with original box and the even the...
Metal
19th Century Painted Wood Carousel Swan Child's Seat with Bell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Whimsical 19th century Continental painted and carved wood swan form carousel seat with bell.
Wood
$1,295 / item
Natural White Fur Bean bBag Chair - Kids size
Located in Dural, AU
After a long day of learning and playing, there is no better way for a child to relax and find oozing comfort than in our junior-size fluffy sheepskin bean bag...
Sheepskin
$1,895Sale Price|73% Off
Thonet Art Nouveau Cradle, Bentwood, Austria, 1900, Curved Design
By Thonet
Located in Roma, Lazio
Cradle signed Thonet, all in bentwood has the ability to stop the rocking, and to remove the upper part. Very beautiful shape of the drop. A similar cradle is represented in the Muse...
Bentwood
Bonzini B60 Foosball Table with Coin Mechanism, 1960
Located in BAUD, FR
Construction in solid beech and plywood, combined with high-quality finishes and components, ensuring exceptional durability and precise gameplay. The integrated coin mechanism can b...
Wood
Borge Mogensen Style Children's Chair with Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super cute and charming children's wingback chair with ottoman in the style of Borge Mogensen's famous furniture. Made from supple leather and beech wood. Perfect for the stylish living room where this childrens furniture...
Leather, Beech
Set of Five IKEA Färgglad Children’s Chairs
By IKEA
Located in Dronten, NL
A charming and increasingly hard-to-find set of five IKEA FÄRGGLAD children’s chairs, celebrated for their playful design and practical durability. Designed with young users in mind,...
Steel
A Fine French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Crib Cradle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French or Russian 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany, Ormolu Mounted and Parcel-Gildwood Carved Crib & Bedding. The egg-shaped oblong rocking cradle supported at each end by columnar standards.The cradle base conforms to the rocking cradle and is adorned with laurel wreath gild bronze corner crests, all supported on cabriole legs with finely cast gild bronze acanthus leaf mounts. Turned gilded bedding and drapery support having a cast gilt bronze terminal of an eagle holding a ring in its beak. It also includes mattresses, bedding, Irish hand embroidered linens and matching draperies. One pair of Irish linen draperies measures 25" X 124". One pair measures 20" (10" with curtain rod hooks) x 124". Some ormolu bear the letters "P.R."; "N.H"; ":E.J" and other mounts bear what appear to be a name in cyrillic. Circa: 1860-1870. (Maybe earlier). Another possibility is that this fantastic quality crib is actually an earlier piece, plausible by either Pierre...
Bronze, Ormolu
$525Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Cast Iron Penny Bank Boy Fishing Marked "The One That Got Away"
Located in Miami, FL
A nice sized Early 20th century American cast iron piggy, penny bank or money box. This decorative bank features a boy fishing and obtains its original anti...
Iron
$1,573Sale Price / set|29% Off
ABC Children's Chairs with Coat Rack Set in the form of Pencils, France 1980s
By Pierre Sala
Located in Hannover, DE
Exceptional and rare set of two ABC children's chairs and a clothes rack with a height of 125 cm by the designer Pierre Sala. The design of this children's set is unique and exceptio...
Metal
1970s, Beech Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good original condition with minor signs of use. -Measures: Height of seat 42 cm.
Fabric, Wood
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Empire Style Mahogany Dog’s Bed
Located in Spencertown, NY
The diminutive mahogany sleigh bed with green and white upholstery.
Mahogany
19th Century Stroller for twins, Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- antique pram for two children - for twins - late 19th century - probably made by Thonet - original very good condition - unrestored - cleaned - metal c...
Wood, Bentwood
Gold Textile Swing Handmade Crochet in Cotton and Polyester with Oak Wood Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
iota swings take the user to a wild, natural, fantastic place. These swings work great in living rooms, spacious bedrooms or hotel lobbies and suites. They ...
Cotton, Polyester, Oak
When you’re shopping for antique, new and vintage children’s furniture, you’ll want your choices to fit nicely within the decor scheme of the rest of your home. But you’ll also want to create an alluring and inspirational space for your children to feel relaxed and encouraged creatively. Indeed, a child’s room can be simultaneously stylish and playful — the ideal environment for children.
Understandably, beds were the first piece of furniture designed for young children. In Ancient Egypt, children’s beds were scaled-down versions of adult beds. They were intended to be a logical size for a child and low enough to the ground so that they could climb in by themselves.
Historians discovered early high chairs in Ancient Greece. In the 6th century B.C., a child’s training potty might have also been used as a high chair, while archaeologists on a dig discovered a terracotta high chair in a marketplace in Athens. By the Renaissance period, children’s bookshelves were popular with upper-class families who had disposable income and the desire to beautify all areas of the home. The original purpose was to organize school books, but shelves eventually became integral to children’s rooms of the era.
In the early 20th century, Italian physician Maria Montessori changed the way designers thought about children’s furniture. She wrote that it was important for children to have a safe environment of their own that they could easily navigate. Montessori believed that children’s furniture should be sized for them but that it should also be made of light, durable materials so that it’s easy for them to carry if needed.
Today’s widely known mid-century modern furniture designers took interest in the idea that young children should have well-crafted furniture of their own. You can find vintage mid-century modern children’s furniture created by the likes of Harry Bertoia, Charles and Ray Eames and Alvar Aalto. Contemporary industrial designer and architect Philippe Starck is also known for having introduced versions of his furniture that were geared toward children, especially his seating and storage solutions.
It’s never too early for good design. Decorating a child’s room offers the opportunity to combine elevated furnishings and a youthful spirit and can result in spaces that are at once elegant and whimsical. On 1stDibs, find design ideas for children’s rooms as well as a variety of new, antique and vintage children’s furniture today.
